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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 685.89 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 685.89 and 168.57 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 685.89 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/685.89 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 685.89 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 115,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,620.48/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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