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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.34, 713.22 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.34, 713.22 and 167.41 is: 251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.34 : 713.22 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.34/713.22 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.34x = 713.22 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.34x = 119,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,400.42/475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.19

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