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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.67, 699.88 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.67, 699.88 and 158.36 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.67 : 699.88 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.67/699.88 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.67x = 699.88 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.67x = 110,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,829.18/466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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