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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.21, 691.75 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.21, 691.75 and 153.07 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.21 : 691.75 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.21/691.75 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.21x = 691.75 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.21x = 105,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,886.17/461.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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