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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.08, 688.20 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.08, 688.20 and 170.31 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.08 : 688.20 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.08/688.20 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.08x = 688.20 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.08x = 117,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,207.34/459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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