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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 240.50 and 69.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 240.50 and 69.19 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 240.50 = 69.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/240.50 = 69.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 240.50 × 69.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 16,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.77/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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