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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.41, 689.12 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.41, 689.12 and 170.85 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.41 : 689.12 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.41/689.12 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.41x = 689.12 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.41x = 117,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,735.30/459.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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