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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 700.17 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 700.17 and 158.58 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 700.17 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/700.17 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 700.17 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 111,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,032.96/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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