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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.42, 713.03 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.42, 713.03 and 163.12 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.42 : 713.03 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.42/713.03 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.42x = 713.03 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.42x = 116,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,309.45/475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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