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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.65, 718.03 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.65, 718.03 and 170.54 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.65 : 718.03 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.65/718.03 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.65x = 718.03 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.65x = 122,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,449.46/478.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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