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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 686.56 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 686.56 and 168.94 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 686.56 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/686.56 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 686.56 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 115,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,986.60/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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