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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 688.20 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 688.20 and 170.18 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 688.20 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/688.20 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 688.20 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 117,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,117.88/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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