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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 688.35 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 688.35 and 170.30 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 688.35 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/688.35 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 688.35 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 117,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,222.56/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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