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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.82, 719.78 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.82, 719.78 and 171.66 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.82 : 719.78 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.82/719.78 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.82x = 719.78 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.82x = 123,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,556.58/479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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