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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.78, 703.21 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.78, 703.21 and 160.58 is: 240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.78 : 703.21 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.78/703.21 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.78x = 703.21 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.78x = 112,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,921.46/468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.88

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