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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 718.71 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 718.71 and 170.90 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 718.71 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/718.71 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 718.71 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 122,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,823.95/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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