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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.07, 702.26 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.07, 702.26 and 160.12 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.07 : 702.26 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.07/702.26 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.07x = 702.26 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.07x = 112,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,445.87/468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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