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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.50, 699.84 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.50, 699.84 and 158.34 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.50 : 699.84 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.50/699.84 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.50x = 699.84 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.50x = 110,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,812.67/466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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