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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 686.99 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 686.99 and 169.46 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 686.99 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/686.99 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 686.99 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 116,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,413.89/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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