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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.67, 718.26 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.67, 718.26 and 170.75 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.67 : 718.26 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.67/718.26 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.67x = 718.26 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.67x = 122,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,642.90/478.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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