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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 714.27 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 714.27 and 168.11 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 714.27 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/714.27 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 714.27 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 120,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,075.93/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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