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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.35, 698.16 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.35, 698.16 and 157.17 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.35 : 698.16 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.35/698.16 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.35x = 698.16 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.35x = 109,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,728.96/465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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