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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.09, 710.68 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.09, 710.68 and 165.74 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.09 : 710.68 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.09/710.68 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.09x = 710.68 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.09x = 117,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,788.24/474.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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