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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.58, 708.83 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.58, 708.83 and 160.22 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.58 : 708.83 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.58/708.83 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.58x = 708.83 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.58x = 113,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,570.92/472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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