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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.50 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.50 and 69.66 is: 104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.50 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.50 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.50 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 16,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822.89/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.50

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