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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.80, 719.56 and 171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.80, 719.56 and 171.67 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.80 : 719.56 = 171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.80/719.56 = 171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.80x = 719.56 × 171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.80x = 123,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,526.87/479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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