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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 702.18 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 702.18 and 159.89 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 702.18 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/702.18 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 702.18 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 112,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,271.56/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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