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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.64, 699.68 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.64, 699.68 and 158.39 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.64 : 699.68 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.64/699.68 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.64x = 699.68 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.64x = 110,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,818.82/466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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