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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 701.26 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 701.26 and 159.58 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 701.26 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/701.26 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 701.26 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 111,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,907.07/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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