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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.81, 710.66 and 165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.81, 710.66 and 165.67 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.81 : 710.66 = 165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.81/710.66 = 165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.81x = 710.66 × 165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.81x = 117,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,731.49/473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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