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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.98, 716.95 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.98, 716.95 and 170.02 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.98 : 716.95 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.98/716.95 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.98x = 716.95 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.98x = 121,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,895.84/477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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