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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.89, 692.87 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.89, 692.87 and 169.47 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.89 : 692.87 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.89/692.87 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.89x = 692.87 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.89x = 117,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,420.68/461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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