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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.26, 702.54 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.26, 702.54 and 160.14 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.26 : 702.54 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.26/702.54 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.26x = 702.54 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.26x = 112,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,507.39/468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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