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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472, 708.32 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472, 708.32 and 168 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 708.32 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/708.32 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 708.32 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 118,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,997.76/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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