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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 703.68 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 703.68 and 160.98 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 703.68 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/703.68 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 703.68 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 113,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,278.41/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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