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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 713.58 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 713.58 and 167.79 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 713.58 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/713.58 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 713.58 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 119,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,731.59/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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