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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 686.68 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 686.68 and 169.45 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 686.68 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/686.68 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 686.68 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 116,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,355.79/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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