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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 710.91 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 710.91 and 165.69 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 710.91 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/710.91 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 710.91 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 117,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,790.68/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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