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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.13, 700.68 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.13, 700.68 and 159.14 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.13 : 700.68 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.13/700.68 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.13x = 700.68 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.13x = 111,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,502.71/467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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