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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478, 716.56 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478, 716.56 and 169.60 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 716.56 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/716.56 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 716.56 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 121,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,528.58/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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