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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 686.92 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 686.92 and 169.60 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 686.92 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/686.92 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 686.92 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 116,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,501.63/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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