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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.84, 703.26 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.84, 703.26 and 160.61 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.84 : 703.26 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.84/703.26 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.84x = 703.26 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.84x = 112,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,948.60/468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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