Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.23, 698.91 and 157.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 466.23, 698.91 and 157.87 is: 236.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466.23 : 698.91 = 157.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466.23/698.91 = 157.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466.23x = 698.91 × 157.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466.23x = 110,334.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,334.10/466.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236.65
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