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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 692.77 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 692.77 and 153.72 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 692.77 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/692.77 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 692.77 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 106,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,489.14/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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