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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 712.76 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 712.76 and 166.94 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 712.76 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/712.76 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 712.76 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 118,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,989.10/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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