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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.11, 699.18 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.11, 699.18 and 157.94 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.11 : 699.18 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.11/699.18 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.11x = 699.18 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.11x = 110,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,428.49/466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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