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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.93, 688.67 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.93, 688.67 and 170.57 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.93 : 688.67 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.93/688.67 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.93x = 688.67 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.93x = 117,467.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,467.95/458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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