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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 711.32 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 711.32 and 166.12 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 711.32 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/711.32 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 711.32 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 118,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,163.27/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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