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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.63, 686.75 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.63, 686.75 and 169.07 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.63 : 686.75 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.63/686.75 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.63x = 686.75 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.63x = 116,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,104.54/457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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