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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.06, 691.70 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.06, 691.70 and 152.96 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.06 : 691.70 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.06/691.70 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.06x = 691.70 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.06x = 105,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,802.43/461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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