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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 712.18 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 712.18 and 166.74 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 712.18 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/712.18 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 712.18 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 118,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,748.89/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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