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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 701.81 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 701.81 and 159.64 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 701.81 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/701.81 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 701.81 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 112,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,036.95/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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