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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 687.48 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 687.48 and 169.92 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 687.48 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/687.48 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 687.48 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 116,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,816.60/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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