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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 686.84 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 686.84 and 169.28 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 686.84 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/686.84 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 686.84 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 116,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,268.28/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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