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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.24, 712.70 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.24, 712.70 and 167.02 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.24 : 712.70 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.24/712.70 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.24x = 712.70 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.24x = 119,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,035.15/475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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