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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.91, 717.09 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.91, 717.09 and 169.91 is: 254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.91 : 717.09 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.91/717.09 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.91x = 717.09 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.91x = 121,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,838.65/477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.94

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