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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.83, 715.14 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.83, 715.14 and 164.46 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.83 : 715.14 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.83/715.14 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.83x = 715.14 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.83x = 117,611.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,611.92/476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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