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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 718.72 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 718.72 and 170.94 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 718.72 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/718.72 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 718.72 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 122,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,858.00/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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