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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 686.13 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 686.13 and 168.95 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 686.13 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/686.13 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 686.13 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 115,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,918.23/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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