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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 699.55 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 699.55 and 158.12 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 699.55 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/699.55 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 699.55 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 110,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,608.56/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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