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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 691.36 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 691.36 and 168.55 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 691.36 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/691.36 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 691.36 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 116,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,529.61/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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