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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.16, 717.23 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.16, 717.23 and 169.94 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.16 : 717.23 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.16/717.23 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.16x = 717.23 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.16x = 121,881.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,881.63/478.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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