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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 710.50 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 710.50 and 165.49 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 710.50 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/710.50 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 710.50 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 117,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,580.65/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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