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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.79, 701.58 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.79, 701.58 and 159.63 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.79 : 701.58 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.79/701.58 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.79x = 701.58 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.79x = 111,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,993.22/467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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