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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 686.88 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 686.88 and 169.38 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 686.88 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/686.88 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 686.88 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 116,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,343.73/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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