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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 701.42 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 701.42 and 159.49 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 701.42 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/701.42 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 701.42 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 111,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,866.92/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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