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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 241.22 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 241.22 and 69.52 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 241.22 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/241.22 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 241.22 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 16,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,769.61/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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