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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.62, 702.98 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.62, 702.98 and 160.52 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.62 : 702.98 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.62/702.98 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.62x = 702.98 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.62x = 112,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,842.35/468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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