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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 691.74 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 691.74 and 153.01 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 691.74 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/691.74 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 691.74 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 105,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,838.91/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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