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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 702.48 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 702.48 and 160.05 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 702.48 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/702.48 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 702.48 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 112,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,431.92/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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