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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.97, 703.52 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.97, 703.52 and 160.74 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.97 : 703.52 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.97/703.52 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.97x = 703.52 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.97x = 113,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,083.60/468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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