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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 687.90 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 687.90 and 170.44 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 687.90 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/687.90 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 687.90 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 117,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,245.68/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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