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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 691.98 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 691.98 and 168.87 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 691.98 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/691.98 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 691.98 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 116,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,854.66/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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