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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 715.26 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 715.26 and 168.75 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 715.26 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/715.26 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 715.26 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 120,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,700.13/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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