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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 701.67 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 701.67 and 159.66 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 701.67 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/701.67 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 701.67 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 112,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,028.63/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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