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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 696.68 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 696.68 and 156.34 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 696.68 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/696.68 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 696.68 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 108,918.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,918.95/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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