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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 715 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 715 and 168.38 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 715 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/715 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 715 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 120,391.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,391.70/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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