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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 692.63 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 692.63 and 153.53 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 692.63 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/692.63 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 692.63 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 106,338.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,338.43/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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