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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 687.21 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 687.21 and 169.38 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 687.21 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/687.21 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 687.21 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 116,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,399.63/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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