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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 711.92 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 711.92 and 166.64 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 711.92 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/711.92 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 711.92 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 118,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,634.35/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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