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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 700.20 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 700.20 and 158.72 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 700.20 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/700.20 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 700.20 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 111,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,132.24/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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