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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 686.28 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 686.28 and 168.92 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 686.28 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/686.28 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 686.28 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 115,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,926.42/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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