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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 691.49 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 691.49 and 168.57 is: 252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 691.49 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/691.49 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 691.49 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 116,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,564.89/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.79

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