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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.64, 716.60 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.64, 716.60 and 169.64 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.64 : 716.60 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.64/716.60 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.64x = 716.60 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.64x = 121,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,559.59/477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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