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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.78, 714.68 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.78, 714.68 and 168.37 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.78 : 714.68 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.78/714.68 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.78x = 714.68 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.78x = 120,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,329.31/476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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