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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.43, 687.92 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.43, 687.92 and 170.07 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.43 : 687.92 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.43/687.92 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.43x = 687.92 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.43x = 116,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,994.55/458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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