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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 692.55 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 692.55 and 169.13 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 692.55 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/692.55 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 692.55 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 117,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,132.71/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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