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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 716.37 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 716.37 and 169.44 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 716.37 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/716.37 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 716.37 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 121,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,381.73/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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