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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 241.05 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 241.05 and 69.38 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 241.05 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/241.05 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 241.05 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 16,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722.84/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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