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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.98, 698.61 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.98, 698.61 and 157.65 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.98 : 698.61 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.98/698.61 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.98x = 698.61 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.98x = 110,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,135.87/465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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