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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.28, 688.49 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.28, 688.49 and 170.50 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.28 : 688.49 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.28/688.49 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.28x = 688.49 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.28x = 117,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,387.55/459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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