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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.59, 694.85 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.59, 694.85 and 155.16 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.59 : 694.85 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.59/694.85 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.59x = 694.85 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.59x = 107,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,812.15/463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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