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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 687.59 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 687.59 and 169.89 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 687.59 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/687.59 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 687.59 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 116,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,813.82/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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