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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 240.93 and 69.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 240.93 and 69.35 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 240.93 = 69.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/240.93 = 69.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 240.93 × 69.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 16,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,708.50/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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