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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 240.68 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 240.68 and 69.16 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 240.68 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/240.68 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 240.68 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 16,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,645.43/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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