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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 703.20 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 703.20 and 160.86 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 703.20 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/703.20 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 703.20 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 113,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,116.75/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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