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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.37, 689.15 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.37, 689.15 and 170.83 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.37 : 689.15 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.37/689.15 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.37x = 689.15 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.37x = 117,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,727.49/459.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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