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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 715.35 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 715.35 and 164.50 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 715.35 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/715.35 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 715.35 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 117,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,675.08/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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