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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.35, 719.10 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.35, 719.10 and 166.96 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.35 : 719.10 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.35/719.10 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.35x = 719.10 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.35x = 120,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,060.10/479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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