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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.30, 717.76 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.30, 717.76 and 170.14 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.30 : 717.76 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.30/717.76 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.30x = 717.76 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.30x = 122,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,119.69/478.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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