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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.14, 716.94 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.14, 716.94 and 169.98 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.14 : 716.94 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.14/716.94 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.14x = 716.94 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.14x = 121,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,865.46/478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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