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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.31, 711.33 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.31, 711.33 and 166.11 is: 249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.31 : 711.33 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.31/711.33 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.31x = 711.33 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.31x = 118,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,157.25/474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.11

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