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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 711.54 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 711.54 and 166.35 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 711.54 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/711.54 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 711.54 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 118,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,364.68/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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