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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 240.86 and 69.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 240.86 and 69.41 is: 104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 240.86 = 69.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/240.86 = 69.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 240.86 × 69.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 16,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,716.54/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.00

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