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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.77, 697.01 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.77, 697.01 and 168.24 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.77 : 697.01 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.77/697.01 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.77x = 697.01 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.77x = 117,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,264.12/464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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