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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 240.91 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 240.91 and 69.28 is: 103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 240.91 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/240.91 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 240.91 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 16,690.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,690.15/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.85

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