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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 686.60 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 686.60 and 169.26 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 686.60 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/686.60 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 686.60 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 116,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,213.92/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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