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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 702.93 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 702.93 and 160.64 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 702.93 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/702.93 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 702.93 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 112,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,918.68/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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