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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 686.72 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 686.72 and 169.16 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 686.72 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/686.72 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 686.72 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 116,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,165.56/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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