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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 241.23 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 241.23 and 69.50 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 241.23 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/241.23 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 241.23 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 16,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765.49/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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