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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.89, 692.69 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.89, 692.69 and 153.66 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.89 : 692.69 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.89/692.69 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.89x = 692.69 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.89x = 106,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,441.73/461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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