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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.31, 688.84 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.31, 688.84 and 170.95 is: 256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.31 : 688.84 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.31/688.84 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.31x = 688.84 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.31x = 117,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,752.90/459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.37

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