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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.69, 692.58 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.69, 692.58 and 169.22 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.69 : 692.58 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.69/692.58 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.69x = 692.58 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.69x = 117,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,194.92/461.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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