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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 240.17 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 240.17 and 68.95 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 240.17 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/240.17 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 240.17 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 16,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559.72/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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