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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.18, 688.84 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.18, 688.84 and 170.59 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.18 : 688.84 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.18/688.84 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.18x = 688.84 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.18x = 117,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,509.22/459.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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