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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 240.53 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 240.53 and 68.98 is: 103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 240.53 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/240.53 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 240.53 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 16,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591.41/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.47

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