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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 699.78 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 699.78 and 158.40 is: 237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 699.78 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/699.78 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 699.78 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 110,845.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,845.15/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.57

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