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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 686.60 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 686.60 and 169.12 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 686.60 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/686.60 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 686.60 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 116,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,117.79/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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