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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.74, 692.47 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.74, 692.47 and 153.51 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.74 : 692.47 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.74/692.47 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.74x = 692.47 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.74x = 106,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,301.04/461.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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