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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 695.74 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 695.74 and 155.66 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 695.74 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/695.74 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 695.74 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 108,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,298.89/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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