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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 711.44 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 711.44 and 166.16 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 711.44 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/711.44 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 711.44 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 118,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,212.87/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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