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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 687.24 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 687.24 and 169.52 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 687.24 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/687.24 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 687.24 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 116,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,500.92/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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