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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 696.98 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 696.98 and 156.50 is: 234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 696.98 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/696.98 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 696.98 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 109,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,077.37/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.73

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