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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 716.03 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 716.03 and 169.32 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 716.03 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/716.03 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 716.03 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 121,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,238.20/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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