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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.07, 699.12 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.07, 699.12 and 157.93 is: 236.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.07 : 699.12 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.07/699.12 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.07x = 699.12 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.07x = 110,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,412.02/466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.90

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