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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.93, 710.44 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.93, 710.44 and 165.58 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.93 : 710.44 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.93/710.44 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.93x = 710.44 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.93x = 117,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,633.93/473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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