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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 240.57 and 69.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 240.57 and 69.08 is: 103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 240.57 = 69.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/240.57 = 69.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 240.57 × 69.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 16,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617.37/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.58

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