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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.84, 700.34 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.84, 700.34 and 158.72 is: 238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.84 : 700.34 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.84/700.34 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.84x = 700.34 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.84x = 111,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,157.96/466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.11

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