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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.78, 698.46 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.78, 698.46 and 157.58 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.78 : 698.46 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.78/698.46 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.78x = 698.46 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.78x = 110,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,059.83/465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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