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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 714.14 and 167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 714.14 and 167.89 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 714.14 = 167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/714.14 = 167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 714.14 × 167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 119,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,896.96/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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