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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 241.20 and 69.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 241.20 and 69.49 is: 104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 241.20 = 69.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/241.20 = 69.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 241.20 × 69.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 16,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759.78/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.19

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