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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.56, 702.93 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.56, 702.93 and 160.44 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.56 : 702.93 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.56/702.93 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.56x = 702.93 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.56x = 112,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,780.09/468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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