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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 692.40 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 692.40 and 153.54 is: 230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 692.40 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/692.40 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 692.40 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 106,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,311.10/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.29

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