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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.54, 689.49 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.54, 689.49 and 171.18 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.54 : 689.49 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.54/689.49 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.54x = 689.49 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.54x = 118,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,026.90/459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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