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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 711.96 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 711.96 and 166.43 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 711.96 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/711.96 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 711.96 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 118,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,487.94/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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