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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.84, 698.81 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.84, 698.81 and 157.73 is: 236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.84 : 698.81 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.84/698.81 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.84x = 698.81 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.84x = 110,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,219.02/465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.60

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