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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.95, 692.91 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.95, 692.91 and 115.29 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.95 : 692.91 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.95/692.91 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.95x = 692.91 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.95x = 79,881.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,881.55/461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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