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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.69, 686.53 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.69, 686.53 and 169.13 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.69 : 686.53 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.69/686.53 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.69x = 686.53 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.69x = 116,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,109.60/457.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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