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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 688.56 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 688.56 and 170.56 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 688.56 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/688.56 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 688.56 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 117,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,440.79/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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