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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 632.25 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 632.25 and 251.17 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 632.25 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/632.25 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 632.25 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 158,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,800.65/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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