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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.22, 717.41 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.22, 717.41 and 170.11 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.22 : 717.41 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.22/717.41 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.22x = 717.41 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.22x = 122,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,038.62/478.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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