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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 691.62 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 691.62 and 114.43 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 691.62 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/691.62 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 691.62 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 79,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,142.08/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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