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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 691.18 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 691.18 and 152.67 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 691.18 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/691.18 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 691.18 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 105,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,522.45/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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