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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 698.08 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 698.08 and 157.24 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 698.08 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/698.08 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 698.08 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 109,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,766.10/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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