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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.29, 714.30 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.29, 714.30 and 168.13 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.29 : 714.30 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.29/714.30 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.29x = 714.30 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.29x = 120,095.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,095.26/476.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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