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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.70, 715.14 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.70, 715.14 and 168.54 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.70 : 715.14 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.70/715.14 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.70x = 715.14 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.70x = 120,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,529.70/476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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