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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.21, 688.91 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.21, 688.91 and 170.63 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.21 : 688.91 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.21/688.91 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.21x = 688.91 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.21x = 117,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,548.71/459.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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