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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.09, 240.23 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.09, 240.23 and 62.66 is: 94.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.09 : 240.23 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.09/240.23 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.09x = 240.23 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.09x = 15,052.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052.21/160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.02

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