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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.84 and 69.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.84 and 69.24 is: 103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.84 = 69.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.84 = 69.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.84 × 69.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 16,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675.76/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.82

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