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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.51, 714.71 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.51, 714.71 and 168.33 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.51 : 714.71 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.51/714.71 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.51x = 714.71 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.51x = 120,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,306.29/476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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