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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.16, 685.56 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.16, 685.56 and 168.50 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.16 : 685.56 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.16/685.56 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.16x = 685.56 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.16x = 115,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,516.86/457.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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