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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 693.68 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 693.68 and 169.88 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 693.68 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/693.68 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 693.68 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 117,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,838.04/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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