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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.15, 702.32 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.15, 702.32 and 160.04 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.15 : 702.32 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.15/702.32 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.15x = 702.32 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.15x = 112,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,394.98/468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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