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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.17, 691.79 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.17, 691.79 and 153.02 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.17 : 691.79 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.17/691.79 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.17x = 691.79 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.17x = 105,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,860.74/461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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