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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.19, 712.79 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.19, 712.79 and 167.05 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.19 : 712.79 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.19/712.79 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.19x = 712.79 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.19x = 119,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,071.57/475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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