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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 696.34 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 696.34 and 156.16 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 696.34 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/696.34 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 696.34 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 108,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,740.45/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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