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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.51, 702.66 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.51, 702.66 and 160.36 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.51 : 702.66 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.51/702.66 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.51x = 702.66 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.51x = 112,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,678.56/468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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