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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.05, 710.96 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.05, 710.96 and 165.84 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.05 : 710.96 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.05/710.96 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.05x = 710.96 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.05x = 117,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,904.78/474.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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