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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.51, 713.34 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.51, 713.34 and 167.28 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.51 : 713.34 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.51/713.34 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.51x = 713.34 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.51x = 119,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,327.52/475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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