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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.26, 701.04 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.26, 701.04 and 159.30 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.26 : 701.04 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.26/701.04 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.26x = 701.04 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.26x = 111,675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,675.67/467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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