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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 697.36 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 697.36 and 156.72 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 697.36 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/697.36 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 697.36 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 109,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,290.26/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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