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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.38, 714.62 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.38, 714.62 and 168.31 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.38 : 714.62 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.38/714.62 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.38x = 714.62 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.38x = 120,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,276.85/476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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