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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.73, 701.67 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.73, 701.67 and 159.50 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.73 : 701.67 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.73/701.67 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.73x = 701.67 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.73x = 111,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,916.37/467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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