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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.55, 702.73 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.55, 702.73 and 160.39 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.55 : 702.73 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.55/702.73 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.55x = 702.73 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.55x = 112,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,710.86/468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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