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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 717.06 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 717.06 and 169.83 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 717.06 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/717.06 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 717.06 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 121,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,778.30/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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