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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 697.17 and 156.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 697.17 and 156.70 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 697.17 = 156.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/697.17 = 156.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 697.17 × 156.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 109,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,246.54/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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