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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 687.65 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 687.65 and 169.83 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 687.65 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/687.65 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 687.65 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 116,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,782.75/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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