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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 715.46 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 715.46 and 168.77 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 715.46 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/715.46 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 715.46 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 120,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,749.13/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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