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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 692.93 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 692.93 and 169.52 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 692.93 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/692.93 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 692.93 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 117,462.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,462.45/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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