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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.30, 687.02 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.30, 687.02 and 169.52 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.30 : 687.02 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.30/687.02 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.30x = 687.02 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.30x = 116,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,463.63/458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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