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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 701.72 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 701.72 and 159.80 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 701.72 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/701.72 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 701.72 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 112,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,134.86/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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