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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.87, 701.79 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.87, 701.79 and 159.93 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.87 : 701.79 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.87/701.79 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.87x = 701.79 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.87x = 112,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,237.27/467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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