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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 711.14 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 711.14 and 166.07 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 711.14 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/711.14 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 711.14 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 118,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,099.60/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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