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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 241.51 and 69.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 241.51 and 69.64 is: 104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 241.51 = 69.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/241.51 = 69.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 241.51 × 69.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 16,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,818.76/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.48

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