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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 712.63 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 712.63 and 166.90 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 712.63 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/712.63 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 712.63 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 118,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,938.08/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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