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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 700.08 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 700.08 and 158.54 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 700.08 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/700.08 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 700.08 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 110,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,990.68/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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