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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.47, 701.06 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.47, 701.06 and 159.27 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.47 : 701.06 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.47/701.06 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.47x = 701.06 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.47x = 111,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,654.40/467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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