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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 687.45 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 687.45 and 169.76 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 687.45 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/687.45 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 687.45 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 116,701.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,701.51/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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