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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 719.80 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 719.80 and 171.88 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 719.80 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/719.80 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 719.80 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 123,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,719.22/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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