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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 702.45 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 702.45 and 160.16 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 702.45 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/702.45 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 702.45 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 112,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,500.88/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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