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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 693 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 693 and 169.72 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 693 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/693 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 693 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 117,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,614.23/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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