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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.55, 713.37 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.55, 713.37 and 167.40 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.55 : 713.37 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.55/713.37 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.55x = 713.37 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.55x = 119,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,418.14/475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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