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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 240.37 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 240.37 and 68.94 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 240.37 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/240.37 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 240.37 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 16,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570.94/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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