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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.21, 689.10 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.21, 689.10 and 170.64 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.21 : 689.10 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.21/689.10 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.21x = 689.10 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.21x = 117,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,588.02/459.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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