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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 705.98 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 705.98 and 158.29 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 705.98 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/705.98 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 705.98 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 111,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,749.57/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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