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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 711.57 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 711.57 and 166.12 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 711.57 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/711.57 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 711.57 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 118,206.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,206.01/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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