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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.76, 720.78 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.76, 720.78 and 168.32 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.76 : 720.78 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.76/720.78 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.76x = 720.78 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.76x = 121,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,323.49/480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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