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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.10, 697.43 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.10, 697.43 and 156.87 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.10 : 697.43 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.10/697.43 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.10x = 697.43 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.10x = 109,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,406.24/465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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