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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 717.22 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 717.22 and 170.07 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 717.22 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/717.22 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 717.22 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 121,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,977.82/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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