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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 698.99 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 698.99 and 157.86 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 698.99 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/698.99 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 698.99 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 110,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,342.96/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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