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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 716.89 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 716.89 and 165.49 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 716.89 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/716.89 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 716.89 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 118,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,638.13/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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