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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 700.64 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 700.64 and 158.96 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 700.64 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/700.64 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 700.64 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 111,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,373.73/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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