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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 686.91 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 686.91 and 169.34 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 686.91 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/686.91 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 686.91 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 116,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,321.34/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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