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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.90, 692.96 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.90, 692.96 and 153.70 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.90 : 692.96 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.90/692.96 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.90x = 692.96 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.90x = 106,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,505.45/461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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