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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 700.14 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 700.14 and 158.68 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 700.14 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/700.14 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 700.14 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 111,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,098.22/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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