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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.69, 716.55 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.69, 716.55 and 169.55 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.69 : 716.55 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.69/716.55 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.69x = 716.55 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.69x = 121,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,490.20/477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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