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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.78, 714.71 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.78, 714.71 and 168.46 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.78 : 714.71 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.78/714.71 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.78x = 714.71 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.78x = 120,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,398.68/476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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