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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 712.64 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 712.64 and 167.07 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 712.64 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/712.64 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 712.64 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 119,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,060.76/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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