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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 241.32 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 241.32 and 69.66 is: 104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 241.32 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/241.32 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 241.32 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 16,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,810.61/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.42

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