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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 702.04 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 702.04 and 159.86 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 702.04 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/702.04 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 702.04 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 112,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,228.11/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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