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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.91, 689.91 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.91, 689.91 and 171.28 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.91 : 689.91 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.91/689.91 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.91x = 689.91 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.91x = 118,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,163.48/459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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