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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 240.26 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 240.26 and 68.86 is: 103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 240.26 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/240.26 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 240.26 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 16,544.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544.30/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.26

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