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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 693.16 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 693.16 and 154.05 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 693.16 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/693.16 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 693.16 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 106,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,781.30/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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