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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 714.83 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 714.83 and 168.62 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 714.83 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/714.83 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 714.83 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 120,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,530.22/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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