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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.26, 687.39 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.26, 687.39 and 169.70 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.26 : 687.39 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.26/687.39 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.26x = 687.39 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.26x = 116,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,650.08/458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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