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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.48 and 69.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.48 and 69.71 is: 104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.48 = 69.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.48 = 69.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.48 × 69.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 16,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,832.36/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.58

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