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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.96, 713.90 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.96, 713.90 and 167.84 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.96 : 713.90 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.96/713.90 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.96x = 713.90 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.96x = 119,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,817.41/475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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