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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 713.04 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 713.04 and 167.15 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 713.04 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/713.04 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 713.04 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 119,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,186.42/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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