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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.03, 718.55 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.03, 718.55 and 170.88 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.03 : 718.55 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.03/718.55 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.03x = 718.55 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.03x = 122,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,784.97/479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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