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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 691.77 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 691.77 and 183.66 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 691.77 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/691.77 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 691.77 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 127,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,050.48/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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