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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.55, 699.90 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.55, 699.90 and 158.45 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.55 : 699.90 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.55/699.90 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.55x = 699.90 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.55x = 110,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,898.87/466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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