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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.98 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.98 and 69.48 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.98 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.98 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.98 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 16,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,743.29/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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