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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 703.14 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 703.14 and 160.62 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 703.14 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/703.14 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 703.14 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 112,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,938.35/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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