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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.21, 703.86 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.21, 703.86 and 161.11 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.21 : 703.86 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.21/703.86 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.21x = 703.86 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.21x = 113,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,398.88/469.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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