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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 715 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 715 and 168.72 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 715 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/715 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 715 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 120,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,634.80/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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