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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 696.95 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 696.95 and 156.41 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 696.95 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/696.95 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 696.95 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 109,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,009.95/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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