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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 686.70 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 686.70 and 169.31 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 686.70 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/686.70 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 686.70 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 116,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,266.89/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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