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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.20, 711.30 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.20, 711.30 and 166.04 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.20 : 711.30 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.20/711.30 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.20x = 711.30 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.20x = 118,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,104.25/474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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