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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 241.29 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 241.29 and 68.29 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 241.29 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/241.29 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 241.29 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 16,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477.69/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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