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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.43, 702.61 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.43, 702.61 and 160.27 is: 240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.43 : 702.61 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.43/702.61 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.43x = 702.61 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.43x = 112,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,605.15/468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.39

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