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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.21, 687.41 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.21, 687.41 and 169.63 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.21 : 687.41 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.21/687.41 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.21x = 687.41 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.21x = 116,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,605.36/458.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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