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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 714.49 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 714.49 and 168.35 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 714.49 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/714.49 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 714.49 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 120,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,280.40/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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