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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 691.33 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 691.33 and 168.48 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 691.33 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/691.33 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 691.33 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 116,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,474.84/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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