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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.48, 702.84 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.48, 702.84 and 160.35 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.48 : 702.84 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.48/702.84 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.48x = 702.84 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.48x = 112,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,698.36/468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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