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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 713.94 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 713.94 and 167.73 is: 251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 713.94 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/713.94 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 713.94 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 119,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,749.16/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.66

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