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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.55 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.55 and 69.74 is: 104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.55 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.55 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.55 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 16,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,844.14/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.63

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