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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.99, 687.06 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.99, 687.06 and 169.41 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.99 : 687.06 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.99/687.06 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.99x = 687.06 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.99x = 116,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,391.40/457.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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