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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 692.52 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 692.52 and 153.58 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 692.52 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/692.52 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 692.52 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 106,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,353.76/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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