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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.33, 704.04 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.33, 704.04 and 161.24 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.33 : 704.04 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.33/704.04 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.33x = 704.04 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.33x = 113,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,519.41/469.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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