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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.93, 703.36 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.93, 703.36 and 160.77 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.93 : 703.36 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.93/703.36 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.93x = 703.36 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.93x = 113,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,079.19/468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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