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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 701.72 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 701.72 and 159.65 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 701.72 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/701.72 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 701.72 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 112,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,030.55/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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