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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 693.34 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 693.34 and 153.99 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 693.34 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/693.34 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 693.34 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 106,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,767.04/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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