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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 691.02 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 691.02 and 168.22 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 691.02 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/691.02 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 691.02 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 116,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,243.38/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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