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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.81, 697.26 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.81, 697.26 and 156.58 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.81 : 697.26 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.81/697.26 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.81x = 697.26 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.81x = 109,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,178.86/464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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