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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 705.99 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 705.99 and 158.34 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 705.99 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/705.99 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 705.99 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 111,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,782.93/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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