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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.84, 687 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.84, 687 and 169.36 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.84 : 687 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.84/687 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.84x = 687 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.84x = 116,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,350.32/457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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