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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.17, 690.16 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.17, 690.16 and 152.05 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.17 : 690.16 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.17/690.16 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.17x = 690.16 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.17x = 104,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,938.83/460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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