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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 713.68 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 713.68 and 167.58 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 713.68 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/713.68 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 713.68 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 119,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,598.49/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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