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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.50, 702.56 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.50, 702.56 and 160.28 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.50 : 702.56 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.50/702.56 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.50x = 702.56 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.50x = 112,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,606.32/468.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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