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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.99, 712.36 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.99, 712.36 and 166.75 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.99 : 712.36 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.99/712.36 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.99x = 712.36 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.99x = 118,786.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,786.03/474.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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