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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 715.82 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 715.82 and 173 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 715.82 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/715.82 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 715.82 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 123,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,836.86/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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