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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.00, 239.92 and 62.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.00, 239.92 and 62.46 is: 93.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.00 : 239.92 = 62.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.00/239.92 = 62.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.00x = 239.92 × 62.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.00x = 14,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985.25/160.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.66

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