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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 703.86 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 703.86 and 161.12 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 703.86 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/703.86 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 703.86 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 113,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,405.92/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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