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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 241.28 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 241.28 and 69.54 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 241.28 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/241.28 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 241.28 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 16,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778.61/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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