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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.74 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.74 and 69.18 is: 103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.74 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.74 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.74 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 16,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654.39/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.69

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