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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.43, 713.36 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.43, 713.36 and 167.51 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.43 : 713.36 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.43/713.36 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.43x = 713.36 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.43x = 119,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,490.53/475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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