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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 709.82 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 709.82 and 169 is: 253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 709.82 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/709.82 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 709.82 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 119,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,959.58/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.61

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