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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.33, 711.62 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.33, 711.62 and 166.19 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.33 : 711.62 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.33/711.62 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.33x = 711.62 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.33x = 118,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,264.13/474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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