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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 713.72 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 713.72 and 167.66 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 713.72 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/713.72 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 713.72 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 119,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,659.66/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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