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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.85, 703.35 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.85, 703.35 and 160.93 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.85 : 703.35 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.85/703.35 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.85x = 703.35 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.85x = 113,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,190.12/468.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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