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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 713.28 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 713.28 and 167.56 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 713.28 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/713.28 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 713.28 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 119,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,517.20/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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