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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 686.27 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 686.27 and 168.89 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 686.27 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/686.27 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 686.27 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 115,901.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,901.13/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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