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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 700.57 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 700.57 and 158.77 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 700.57 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/700.57 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 700.57 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 111,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,228.71/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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