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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.53, 615.61 and 153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.53, 615.61 and 153.85 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.53 : 615.61 = 153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.53/615.61 = 153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.53x = 615.61 × 153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.53x = 94,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,707.75/410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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