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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 690.90 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 690.90 and 168.32 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 690.90 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/690.90 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 690.90 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 116,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,292.86/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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