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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.19, 711.20 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.19, 711.20 and 166.05 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.19 : 711.20 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.19/711.20 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.19x = 711.20 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.19x = 118,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,094.24/474.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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