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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 711.66 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 711.66 and 166.38 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 711.66 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/711.66 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 711.66 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 118,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,405.99/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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