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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 241.40 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 241.40 and 69.56 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 241.40 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/241.40 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 241.40 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 16,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791.78/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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