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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.65, 713.39 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.65, 713.39 and 167.43 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.65 : 713.39 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.65/713.39 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.65x = 713.39 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.65x = 119,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,442.05/475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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