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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 692.28 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 692.28 and 168.95 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 692.28 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/692.28 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 692.28 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 116,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,962.44/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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