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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.23, 711.28 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.23, 711.28 and 166.05 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.23 : 711.28 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.23/711.28 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.23x = 711.28 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.23x = 118,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,108.04/474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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