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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 688.01 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 688.01 and 185.17 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 688.01 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/688.01 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 688.01 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 127,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,396.44/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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