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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.13, 703.42 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.13, 703.42 and 160.85 is: 241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 703.42 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/703.42 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 703.42 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 113,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,146.46/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.19

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