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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.89, 716.79 and 169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.89, 716.79 and 169.73 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.89 : 716.79 = 169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.89/716.79 = 169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.89x = 716.79 × 169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.89x = 121,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,660.77/477.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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