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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 702.25 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 702.25 and 160.07 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 702.25 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/702.25 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 702.25 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 112,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,409.16/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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