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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 715.94 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 715.94 and 169.07 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 715.94 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/715.94 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 715.94 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 121,043.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,043.98/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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