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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.86, 701.80 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.86, 701.80 and 159.72 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.86 : 701.80 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.86/701.80 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.86x = 701.80 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.86x = 112,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,091.50/467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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