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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 241.13 and 69.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 241.13 and 69.43 is: 104.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 241.13 = 69.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/241.13 = 69.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 241.13 × 69.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 16,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.66/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.08

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