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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.01, 712.25 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.01, 712.25 and 166.74 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.01 : 712.25 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.01/712.25 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.01x = 712.25 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.01x = 118,760.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,760.36/475.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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