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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.15, 719.96 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.15, 719.96 and 171.95 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.15 : 719.96 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.15/719.96 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.15x = 719.96 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.15x = 123,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,797.12/480.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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