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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 688.20 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 688.20 and 170.16 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 688.20 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/688.20 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 688.20 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 117,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,104.11/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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