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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 713.01 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 713.01 and 167.26 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 713.01 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/713.01 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 713.01 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 119,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,256.90/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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