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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.73, 702.92 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.73, 702.92 and 160.50 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.73 : 702.92 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.73/702.92 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.73x = 702.92 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.73x = 112,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,819.06/468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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