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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.02, 718.32 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.02, 718.32 and 170.80 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.02 : 718.32 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.02/718.32 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.02x = 718.32 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.02x = 122,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,689.06/479.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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