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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 241.24 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 241.24 and 69.50 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 241.24 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/241.24 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 241.24 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 16,766.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,766.61/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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