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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 923.92 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 923.92 and 153.74 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 923.92 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/923.92 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 923.92 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 142,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,043.46/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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