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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 687.03 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 687.03 and 169.50 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 687.03 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/687.03 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 687.03 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 116,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,451.59/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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