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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 240.71 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 240.71 and 69.14 is: 103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 240.71 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/240.71 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 240.71 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 16,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.95/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.76

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