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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.38, 692 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.38, 692 and 168.86 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.38 : 692 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.38/692 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.38x = 692 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.38x = 116,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,851.12/461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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