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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.32, 693.48 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.32, 693.48 and 169.88 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.32 : 693.48 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.32/693.48 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.32x = 693.48 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.32x = 117,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,808.38/462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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