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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 240.96 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 240.96 and 69.32 is: 104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 240.96 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/240.96 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 240.96 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 16,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,702.14/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.02

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