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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.98, 697.50 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.98, 697.50 and 156.91 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.98 : 697.50 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.98/697.50 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.98x = 697.50 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.98x = 109,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,444.73/464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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