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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.53, 701.37 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.53, 701.37 and 159.42 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.53 : 701.37 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.53/701.37 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.53x = 701.37 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.53x = 111,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,812.41/467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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