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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.29, 689.09 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.29, 689.09 and 170.75 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.29 : 689.09 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.29/689.09 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.29x = 689.09 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.29x = 117,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,662.12/459.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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