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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.51 and 69.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.51 and 69.07 is: 103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.51 = 69.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.51 = 69.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.51 × 69.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 16,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612.03/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.51

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