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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 693.20 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 693.20 and 115.49 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 693.20 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/693.20 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 693.20 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 80,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,059.69/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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