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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 691.59 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 691.59 and 114.41 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 691.59 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/691.59 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 691.59 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 79,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124.38/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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