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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.71, 716.45 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.71, 716.45 and 165.34 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.71 : 716.45 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.71/716.45 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.71x = 716.45 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.71x = 118,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,454.67/477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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