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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.93, 711.93 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.93, 711.93 and 166.56 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.93 : 711.93 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.93/711.93 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.93x = 711.93 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.93x = 118,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,579.06/474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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