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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 703.74 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 703.74 and 160.99 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 703.74 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/703.74 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 703.74 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 113,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,292.02/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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