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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.79, 716.74 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.79, 716.74 and 169.72 is: 254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.79 : 716.74 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.79/716.74 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.79x = 716.74 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.79x = 121,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,642.90/477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.60

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