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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.65, 716.48 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.65, 716.48 and 165.32 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.65 : 716.48 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.65/716.48 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.65x = 716.48 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.65x = 118,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,445.30/477.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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