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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 686.08 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 686.08 and 168.76 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 686.08 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/686.08 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 686.08 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 115,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,782.86/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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