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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.26, 711.43 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.26, 711.43 and 166.08 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.26 : 711.43 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.26/711.43 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.26x = 711.43 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.26x = 118,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,153.88/474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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