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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 687.69 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 687.69 and 169.89 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 687.69 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/687.69 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 687.69 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 116,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,831.65/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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