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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.33, 686.99 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.33, 686.99 and 169.74 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.33 : 686.99 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.33/686.99 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.33x = 686.99 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.33x = 116,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,610.11/458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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