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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 700.72 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 700.72 and 159.03 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 700.72 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/700.72 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 700.72 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 111,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,435.10/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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