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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 691.61 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 691.61 and 152.96 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 691.61 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/691.61 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 691.61 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 105,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,784.44/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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