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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 692.56 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 692.56 and 153.60 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 692.56 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/692.56 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 692.56 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 106,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,377.22/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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