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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.02, 688.31 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.02, 688.31 and 170.25 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.02 : 688.31 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.02/688.31 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.02x = 688.31 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.02x = 117,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,185.20/459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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