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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 686.03 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 686.03 and 168.59 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 686.03 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/686.03 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 686.03 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 115,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,653.52/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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