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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 688.77 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 688.77 and 170.55 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 688.77 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/688.77 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 688.77 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 117,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,469.72/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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