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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 240.96 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 240.96 and 69.51 is: 104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 240.96 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/240.96 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 240.96 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 16,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749.13/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.19

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