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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.78, 713.65 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.78, 713.65 and 167.55 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.78 : 713.65 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.78/713.65 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.78x = 713.65 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.78x = 119,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,572.06/475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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