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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.01, 700.56 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.01, 700.56 and 158.76 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.01 : 700.56 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.01/700.56 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.01x = 700.56 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.01x = 111,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,220.91/467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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