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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.43, 711.69 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.43, 711.69 and 166.27 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.43 : 711.69 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.43/711.69 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.43x = 711.69 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.43x = 118,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,332.70/474.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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