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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.99, 698.51 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.99, 698.51 and 157.74 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.99 : 698.51 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.99/698.51 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.99x = 698.51 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.99x = 110,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,182.18/465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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