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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 700.76 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 700.76 and 159.12 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 700.76 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/700.76 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 700.76 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 111,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,502.38/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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