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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 713.95 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 713.95 and 167.82 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 713.95 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/713.95 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 713.95 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 119,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,811.52/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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