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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 693.29 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 693.29 and 169.74 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 693.29 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/693.29 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 693.29 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 117,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,678.20/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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