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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 711.06 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 711.06 and 165.87 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 711.06 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/711.06 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 711.06 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 117,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,943.52/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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