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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 704.02 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 704.02 and 161.16 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 704.02 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/704.02 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 704.02 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 113,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,459.86/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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