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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.05, 685.87 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.05, 685.87 and 168.48 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.05 : 685.87 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.05/685.87 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.05x = 685.87 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.05x = 115,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,555.38/457.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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