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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 700.16 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 700.16 and 158.68 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 700.16 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/700.16 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 700.16 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 111,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,101.39/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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