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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 712.82 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 712.82 and 171 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 712.82 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/712.82 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 712.82 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 121,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,892.22/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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