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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.03, 715.06 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.03, 715.06 and 168.62 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.03 : 715.06 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.03/715.06 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.03x = 715.06 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.03x = 120,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,573.42/477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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