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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.67, 716.76 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.67, 716.76 and 169.75 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.67 : 716.76 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.67/716.76 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.67x = 716.76 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.67x = 121,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,670.01/477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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