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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.02, 718.66 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.02, 718.66 and 170.95 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.02 : 718.66 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.02/718.66 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.02x = 718.66 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.02x = 122,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,853.34/479.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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