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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 712.85 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 712.85 and 167.01 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 712.85 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/712.85 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 712.85 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 119,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,053.08/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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