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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 686.61 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 686.61 and 169.07 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 686.61 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/686.61 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 686.61 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 116,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,081.72/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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