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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.03, 700.43 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.03, 700.43 and 158.82 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.03 : 700.43 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.03/700.43 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.03x = 700.43 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.03x = 111,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,241.50/467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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