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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.19, 697.82 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.19, 697.82 and 157.06 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.19 : 697.82 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.19/697.82 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.19x = 697.82 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.19x = 109,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,596.51/465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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