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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 713.62 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 713.62 and 167.52 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 713.62 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/713.62 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 713.62 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 119,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,545.62/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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