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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.11, 697.52 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.11, 697.52 and 168.59 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.11 : 697.52 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.11/697.52 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.11x = 697.52 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.11x = 117,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,591.41/465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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