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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 697.87 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 697.87 and 157.02 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 697.87 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/697.87 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 697.87 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 109,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,579.15/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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