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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.33, 687.15 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.33, 687.15 and 169.56 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.33 : 687.15 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.33/687.15 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.33x = 687.15 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.33x = 116,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,513.15/458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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