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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 697.07 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 697.07 and 156.54 is: 234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 697.07 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/697.07 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 697.07 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 109,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,119.34/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.84

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