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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.71, 703.11 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.71, 703.11 and 160.61 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.71 : 703.11 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.71/703.11 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.71x = 703.11 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.71x = 112,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,926.50/468.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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