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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.32, 692.04 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.32, 692.04 and 168.82 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.32 : 692.04 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.32/692.04 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.32x = 692.04 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.32x = 116,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,830.19/461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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