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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 714.42 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 714.42 and 168.08 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 714.42 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/714.42 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 714.42 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 120,076.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,076.14/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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