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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.86, 698.86 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.86, 698.86 and 157.63 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.86 : 698.86 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.86/698.86 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.86x = 698.86 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.86x = 110,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,163.68/465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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