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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.25, 713.02 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.25, 713.02 and 167.13 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.25 : 713.02 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.25/713.02 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.25x = 713.02 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.25x = 119,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,166.61/475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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