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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.45, 714.72 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.45, 714.72 and 168.27 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.45 : 714.72 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.45/714.72 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.45x = 714.72 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.45x = 120,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,265.93/476.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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