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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.41, 713.07 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.41, 713.07 and 167.23 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.41 : 713.07 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.41/713.07 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.41x = 713.07 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.41x = 119,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,247.64/475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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