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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 714.54 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 714.54 and 168.12 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 714.54 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/714.54 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 714.54 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 120,128.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,128.46/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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