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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 697.54 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 697.54 and 156.90 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 697.54 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/697.54 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 697.54 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 109,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,444.03/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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