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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.86, 716.94 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.86, 716.94 and 169.79 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.86 : 716.94 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.86/716.94 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.86x = 716.94 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.86x = 121,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,725.66/477.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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