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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 714.46 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 714.46 and 168.10 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 714.46 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/714.46 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 714.46 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 120,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,100.73/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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