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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 697.50 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 697.50 and 161 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 697.50 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/697.50 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 697.50 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 112,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,297.50/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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