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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 715.24 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 715.24 and 168.67 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 715.24 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/715.24 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 715.24 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 120,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,642.17/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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