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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 241.11 and 69.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 241.11 and 69.47 is: 104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 241.11 = 69.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/241.11 = 69.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 241.11 × 69.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 16,748.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748.36/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.11

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