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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.83, 687.83 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.83, 687.83 and 170.06 is: 254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.83 : 687.83 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.83/687.83 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.83x = 687.83 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.83x = 116,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,973.24/458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.94

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