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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.74, 692.37 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.74, 692.37 and 169.21 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.74 : 692.37 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.74/692.37 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.74x = 692.37 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.74x = 117,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,155.93/461.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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