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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.12, 685.76 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.12, 685.76 and 168.52 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.12 : 685.76 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.12/685.76 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.12x = 685.76 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.12x = 115,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,564.28/457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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