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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 713.12 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 713.12 and 167.26 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 713.12 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/713.12 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 713.12 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 119,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,276.45/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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