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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.71, 712.23 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.71, 712.23 and 166.65 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.71 : 712.23 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.71/712.23 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.71x = 712.23 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.71x = 118,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,693.13/474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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