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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 714.30 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 714.30 and 168.04 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 714.30 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/714.30 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 714.30 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 120,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,030.97/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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