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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467, 700.56 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467, 700.56 and 158.94 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467 : 700.56 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467/700.56 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467x = 700.56 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467x = 111,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,347.01/467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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