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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.34, 711.82 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.34, 711.82 and 166.19 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.34 : 711.82 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.34/711.82 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.34x = 711.82 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.34x = 118,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,295.59/474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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