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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 712.92 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 712.92 and 167.06 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 712.92 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/712.92 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 712.92 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 119,100.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,100.42/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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