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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 717.09 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 717.09 and 169.87 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 717.09 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/717.09 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 717.09 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 121,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,810.41/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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