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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 241.09 and 69.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 241.09 and 69.47 is: 104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 241.09 = 69.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/241.09 = 69.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 241.09 × 69.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 16,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,747.14/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.23

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