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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 711.39 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 711.39 and 166.18 is: 249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 711.39 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/711.39 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 711.39 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 118,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,218.79/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.20

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