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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 697.20 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 697.20 and 156.66 is: 235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 697.20 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/697.20 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 697.20 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 109,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,223.35/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.00

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