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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.94, 713.94 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.94, 713.94 and 167.78 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.94 : 713.94 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.94/713.94 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.94x = 713.94 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.94x = 119,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,784.85/475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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