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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.46, 702.75 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.46, 702.75 and 160.22 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.46 : 702.75 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.46/702.75 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.46x = 702.75 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.46x = 112,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,596.36/468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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