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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.50, 708.91 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.50, 708.91 and 168.50 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.50 : 708.91 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.50/708.91 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.50x = 708.91 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.50x = 119,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,451.34/472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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