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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 701.10 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 701.10 and 159.17 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 701.10 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/701.10 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 701.10 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 111,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,593.29/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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