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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 700.86 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 700.86 and 159.17 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 700.86 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/700.86 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 700.86 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 111,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,552.38/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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