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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 692.16 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 692.16 and 164.96 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 692.16 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/692.16 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 692.16 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 114,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,175.25/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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