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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.74, 710.61 and 165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.74, 710.61 and 165.59 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.74 : 710.61 = 165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.74/710.61 = 165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.74x = 710.61 × 165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.74x = 117,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,671.69/473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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