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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 712.68 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 712.68 and 166.94 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 712.68 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/712.68 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 712.68 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 118,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,974.80/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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