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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.11, 702.14 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.11, 702.14 and 159.87 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.11 : 702.14 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.11/702.14 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.11x = 702.14 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.11x = 112,252.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,252.96/468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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