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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.16 and 63.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.16 and 63.84 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.16 = 63.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.16 = 63.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.16 × 63.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 15,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331.81/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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