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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.33, 717.40 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.33, 717.40 and 165.98 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.33 : 717.40 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.33/717.40 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.33x = 717.40 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.33x = 119,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,070.47/478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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