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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.69, 710.86 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.69, 710.86 and 165.54 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.69 : 710.86 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.69/710.86 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.69x = 710.86 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.69x = 117,675.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,675.35/473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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