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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.87, 697.16 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.87, 697.16 and 156.65 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.87 : 697.16 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.87/697.16 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.87x = 697.16 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.87x = 109,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,212.25/464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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