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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 692.49 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 692.49 and 153.66 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 692.49 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/692.49 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 692.49 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 106,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,408.01/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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