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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 240.17 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 240.17 and 68.74 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 240.17 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/240.17 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 240.17 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 16,509.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,509.29/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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