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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 688.25 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 688.25 and 170.49 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 688.25 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/688.25 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 688.25 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 117,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,338.89/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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