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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 692.45 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 692.45 and 169.36 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 692.45 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/692.45 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 692.45 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 117,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,270.75/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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