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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.99, 687.26 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.99, 687.26 and 169.63 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.99 : 687.26 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.99/687.26 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.99x = 687.26 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.99x = 116,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,579.91/457.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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