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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 241.39 and 69.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 241.39 and 69.61 is: 104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 241.39 = 69.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/241.39 = 69.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 241.39 × 69.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 16,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801.60/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.42

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