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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 692.37 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 692.37 and 153.61 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 692.37 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/692.37 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 692.37 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 106,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,353.22/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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