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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 711.54 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 711.54 and 166.08 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 711.54 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/711.54 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 711.54 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 118,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,172.56/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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