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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.05, 697.51 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.05, 697.51 and 156.89 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.05 : 697.51 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.05/697.51 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.05x = 697.51 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.05x = 109,433.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,433.70/465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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