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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.52, 702.29 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.52, 702.29 and 160.20 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.52 : 702.29 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.52/702.29 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.52x = 702.29 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.52x = 112,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,507.26/468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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