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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 713.85 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 713.85 and 163.50 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 713.85 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/713.85 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 713.85 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 116,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,714.48/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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