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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.77, 686.55 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.77, 686.55 and 169.14 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.77 : 686.55 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.77/686.55 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.77x = 686.55 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.77x = 116,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,123.07/457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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