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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 717.12 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 717.12 and 169.92 is: 254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 717.12 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/717.12 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 717.12 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 121,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,853.03/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.94

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