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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.97, 697.29 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.97, 697.29 and 156.76 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.97 : 697.29 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.97/697.29 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.97x = 697.29 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.97x = 109,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,307.18/464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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