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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 240.98 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 240.98 and 69.29 is: 103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 240.98 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/240.98 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 240.98 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 16,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697.16/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.91

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