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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 687.72 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 687.72 and 169.94 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 687.72 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/687.72 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 687.72 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 116,871.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,871.14/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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