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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.04, 697.56 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.04, 697.56 and 156.90 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.04 : 697.56 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.04/697.56 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.04x = 697.56 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.04x = 109,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,444.19/465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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