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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.44, 240.51 and 69.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.44, 240.51 and 69.03 is: 103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 240.51 = 69.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/240.51 = 69.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 240.51 × 69.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 16,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602.41/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.48

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