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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.51, 712.98 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.51, 712.98 and 167.40 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.51 : 712.98 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.51/712.98 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.51x = 712.98 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.51x = 119,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,352.38/475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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