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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.71, 710.73 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.71, 710.73 and 165.65 is: 248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.71 : 710.73 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.71/710.73 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.71x = 710.73 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.71x = 117,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,731.06/473.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.53

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