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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 715.30 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 715.30 and 168.49 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 715.30 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/715.30 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 715.30 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 120,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,520.72/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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