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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.25, 697.62 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.25, 697.62 and 156.98 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.25 : 697.62 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.25/697.62 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.25x = 697.62 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.25x = 109,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,510.15/465.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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