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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 692.63 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 692.63 and 153.55 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 692.63 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/692.63 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 692.63 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 106,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,353.34/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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