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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.10, 697.66 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.10, 697.66 and 156.83 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.10 : 697.66 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.10/697.66 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.10x = 697.66 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.10x = 109,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,410.14/465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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