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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 711.04 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 711.04 and 166.16 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 711.04 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/711.04 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 711.04 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 118,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,146.41/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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