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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.68, 702.72 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.68, 702.72 and 160.58 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.68 : 702.72 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.68/702.72 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.68x = 702.72 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.68x = 112,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,842.78/468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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