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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.69, 710.66 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.69, 710.66 and 165.56 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.69 : 710.66 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.69/710.66 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.69x = 710.66 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.69x = 117,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,656.87/473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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