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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.40, 714.60 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.40, 714.60 and 168.60 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.40 : 714.60 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.40/714.60 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.40x = 714.60 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.40x = 120,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,481.56/476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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