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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.51, 686.19 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.51, 686.19 and 168.88 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.51 : 686.19 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.51/686.19 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.51x = 686.19 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.51x = 115,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,883.77/457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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