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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.96, 687.10 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.96, 687.10 and 169.48 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.96 : 687.10 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.96/687.10 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.96x = 687.10 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.96x = 116,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,449.71/457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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