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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.17, 718.57 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.17, 718.57 and 170.94 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.17 : 718.57 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.17/718.57 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.17x = 718.57 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.17x = 122,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,831.93/479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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