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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.05, 687.37 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.05, 687.37 and 169.48 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.05 : 687.37 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.05/687.37 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.05x = 687.37 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.05x = 116,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,495.47/458.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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