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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.71, 692.34 and 153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.71, 692.34 and 153.49 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.71 : 692.34 = 153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.71/692.34 = 153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.71x = 692.34 × 153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.71x = 106,267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,267.27/461.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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