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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.51, 692.10 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.51, 692.10 and 168.92 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.51 : 692.10 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.51/692.10 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.51x = 692.10 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.51x = 116,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,909.14/461.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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