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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 718.44 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 718.44 and 170.82 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 718.44 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/718.44 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 718.44 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 122,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,723.28/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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