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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 703.96 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 703.96 and 161.08 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 703.96 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/703.96 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 703.96 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 113,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,393.88/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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