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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.89, 719.66 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.89, 719.66 and 167.46 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.89 : 719.66 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.89/719.66 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.89x = 719.66 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.89x = 120,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,510.67/479.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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