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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 692.30 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 692.30 and 169.11 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 692.30 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/692.30 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 692.30 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 117,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,070.55/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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