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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.95, 690.80 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.95, 690.80 and 168.17 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.95 : 690.80 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.95/690.80 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.95x = 690.80 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.95x = 116,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,172.85/460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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