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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.68, 688.01 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.68, 688.01 and 112.01 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.68 : 688.01 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.68/688.01 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.68x = 688.01 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.68x = 77,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,060.74/458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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