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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 687.18 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 687.18 and 169.64 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 687.18 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/687.18 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 687.18 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 116,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,573.22/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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