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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.21, 702.36 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.21, 702.36 and 160.11 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.21 : 702.36 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.21/702.36 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.21x = 702.36 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.21x = 112,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,454.86/468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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