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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.14, 715.50 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.14, 715.50 and 168.93 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.14 : 715.50 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.14/715.50 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.14x = 715.50 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.14x = 120,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,869.42/477.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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