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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 686.51 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 686.51 and 169.01 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 686.51 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/686.51 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 686.51 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 116,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,027.06/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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