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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.60, 699.98 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.60, 699.98 and 158.47 is: 237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.60 : 699.98 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.60/699.98 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.60x = 699.98 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.60x = 110,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,926.79/466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.73

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