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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.31, 696.57 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.31, 696.57 and 156.17 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.31 : 696.57 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.31/696.57 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.31x = 696.57 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.31x = 108,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,779.85/464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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