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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 685.84 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 685.84 and 168.66 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 685.84 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/685.84 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 685.84 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 115,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,673.77/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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