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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.63, 688.25 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.63, 688.25 and 170.07 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 688.25 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/688.25 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 688.25 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 117,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,049.83/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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