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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 701.98 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 701.98 and 159.88 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 701.98 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/701.98 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 701.98 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 112,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,232.56/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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