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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 693 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 693 and 158 is: 237

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 693 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/693 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 693 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 109,494
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,494/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237

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