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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 710.55 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 710.55 and 165.62 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 710.55 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/710.55 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 710.55 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 117,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,680.60/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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