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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 699.76 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 699.76 and 158.40 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 699.76 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/699.76 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 699.76 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 110,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,841.98/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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