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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.82, 686.72 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.82, 686.72 and 169.25 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.82 : 686.72 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.82/686.72 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.82x = 686.72 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.82x = 116,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,227.36/457.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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