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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.07, 699.14 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.07, 699.14 and 157.96 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.07 : 699.14 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.07/699.14 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.07x = 699.14 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.07x = 110,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,434.80/466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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