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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.20, 710.89 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.20, 710.89 and 166.03 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.20 : 710.89 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.20/710.89 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.20x = 710.89 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.20x = 118,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,026.87/474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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