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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.96, 703.42 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.96, 703.42 and 160.84 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.96 : 703.42 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.96/703.42 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.96x = 703.42 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.96x = 113,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,138.07/468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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