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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.81, 692.69 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.81, 692.69 and 115.13 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.81 : 692.69 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.81/692.69 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.81x = 692.69 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.81x = 79,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,750.56/461.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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