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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 240.35 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 240.35 and 68.93 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 240.35 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/240.35 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 240.35 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 16,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565.78/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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