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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.77, 692.70 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.77, 692.70 and 153.55 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.77 : 692.70 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.77/692.70 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.77x = 692.70 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.77x = 106,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,362.35/461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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