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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.66, 689.49 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.66, 689.49 and 171.10 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.66 : 689.49 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.66/689.49 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.66x = 689.49 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.66x = 117,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,970.02/459.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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