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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.25, 702.49 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.25, 702.49 and 160.11 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.25 : 702.49 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.25/702.49 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.25x = 702.49 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.25x = 112,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,475.79/468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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