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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.39, 698.01 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.39, 698.01 and 168.87 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.39 : 698.01 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.39/698.01 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.39x = 698.01 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.39x = 117,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,869.46/465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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