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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 687.34 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 687.34 and 169.66 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 687.34 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/687.34 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 687.34 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 116,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,614.10/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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