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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 696.99 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 696.99 and 156.51 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 696.99 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/696.99 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 696.99 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 109,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,085.90/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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