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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.83, 686.84 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.83, 686.84 and 169.29 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.83 : 686.84 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.83/686.84 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.83x = 686.84 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.83x = 116,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,274.30/457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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