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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 701.16 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 701.16 and 159.40 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 701.16 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/701.16 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 701.16 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 111,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,764.90/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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