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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 700.31 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 700.31 and 158.73 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 700.31 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/700.31 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 700.31 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 111,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,159.79/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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