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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.17, 691.31 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.17, 691.31 and 168.59 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.17 : 691.31 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.17/691.31 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.17x = 691.31 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.17x = 116,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,550.10/461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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