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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 700.27 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 700.27 and 158.71 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 700.27 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/700.27 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 700.27 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 111,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,137.70/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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