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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 711.45 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 711.45 and 166.02 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 711.45 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/711.45 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 711.45 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 118,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,114.93/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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