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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.57, 240.91 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.57, 240.91 and 69.32 is: 104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.57 : 240.91 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.57/240.91 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.57x = 240.91 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.57x = 16,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,699.88/160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.00

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