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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.73, 716.34 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.73, 716.34 and 165.23 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.73 : 716.34 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.73/716.34 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.73x = 716.34 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.73x = 118,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,357.17/477.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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