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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 692.44 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 692.44 and 153.44 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 692.44 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/692.44 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 692.44 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 106,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,249.34/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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