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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 710.55 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 710.55 and 165.60 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 710.55 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/710.55 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 710.55 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 117,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,667.08/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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