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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 692.55 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 692.55 and 153.59 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 692.55 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/692.55 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 692.55 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 106,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,365.29/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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