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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.91, 713.78 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.91, 713.78 and 167.69 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.91 : 713.78 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.91/713.78 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.91x = 713.78 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.91x = 119,689.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,689.36/475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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