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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 710.31 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 710.31 and 165.48 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 710.31 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/710.31 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 710.31 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 117,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,542.10/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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