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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.73, 702.60 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.73, 702.60 and 160.30 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.73 : 702.60 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.73/702.60 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.73x = 702.60 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.73x = 112,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,626.78/468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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