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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.71, 697.10 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.71, 697.10 and 156.57 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.71 : 697.10 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.71/697.10 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.71x = 697.10 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.71x = 109,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,144.95/464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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