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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.29, 717.50 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.29, 717.50 and 170.22 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.29 : 717.50 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.29/717.50 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.29x = 717.50 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.29x = 122,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,132.85/478.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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