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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.22, 711.34 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.22, 711.34 and 166.18 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.22 : 711.34 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.22/711.34 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.22x = 711.34 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.22x = 118,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,210.48/474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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