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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 712.80 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 712.80 and 167.13 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 712.80 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/712.80 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 712.80 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 119,130.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,130.26/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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