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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 699.19 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 699.19 and 157.98 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 699.19 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/699.19 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 699.19 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 110,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,455.97/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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