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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.39, 685.68 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.39, 685.68 and 168.64 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.39 : 685.68 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.39/685.68 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.39x = 685.68 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.39x = 115,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,633.08/457.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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