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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 688.23 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 688.23 and 170.07 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 688.23 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/688.23 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 688.23 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 117,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,047.28/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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