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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 710.45 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 710.45 and 165.50 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 710.45 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/710.45 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 710.45 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 117,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,575.10/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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