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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 716.76 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 716.76 and 169.62 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 716.76 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/716.76 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 716.76 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 121,576.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,576.83/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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