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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.53, 687.81 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.53, 687.81 and 169.97 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.53 : 687.81 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.53/687.81 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.53x = 687.81 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.53x = 116,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,907.07/458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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