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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 716.09 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 716.09 and 169.25 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 716.09 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/716.09 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 716.09 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 121,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,199.18/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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