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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.66, 693.92 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.66, 693.92 and 154.53 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.66 : 693.92 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.66/693.92 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.66x = 693.92 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.66x = 107,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,230.68/462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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