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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.66, 686.07 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.66, 686.07 and 169.03 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.66 : 686.07 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.66/686.07 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.66x = 686.07 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.66x = 115,966.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,966.41/457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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