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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.71, 701.63 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.71, 701.63 and 159.60 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.71 : 701.63 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.71/701.63 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.71x = 701.63 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.71x = 111,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,982.58/467.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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