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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 691.73 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 691.73 and 152.97 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 691.73 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/691.73 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 691.73 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 105,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,810.48/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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