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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.58, 702.78 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.58, 702.78 and 160.40 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.58 : 702.78 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.58/702.78 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.58x = 702.78 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.58x = 112,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,725.91/468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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