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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 693.45 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 693.45 and 169.75 is: 254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 693.45 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/693.45 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 693.45 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 117,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,713.14/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.66

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