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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 692.75 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 692.75 and 153.71 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 692.75 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/692.75 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 692.75 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 106,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,482.60/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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