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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 701.76 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 701.76 and 159.75 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 701.76 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/701.76 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 701.76 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 112,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,106.16/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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