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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 690 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 690 and 156 is: 234

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 690 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/690 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 690 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 107,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,640/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234

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