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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 692.51 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 692.51 and 153.56 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 692.51 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/692.51 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 692.51 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 106,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,337.61/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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