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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.91, 686.91 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.91, 686.91 and 169.28 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.91 : 686.91 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.91/686.91 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.91x = 686.91 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.91x = 116,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,280.12/457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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