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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.78, 712.23 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.78, 712.23 and 166.72 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.78 : 712.23 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.78/712.23 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.78x = 712.23 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.78x = 118,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,741.21/474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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