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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 702.51 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 702.51 and 160.05 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 702.51 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/702.51 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 702.51 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 112,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,438.76/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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