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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.17, 240.18 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.17, 240.18 and 63.96 is: 95.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.17 : 240.18 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.17/240.18 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.17x = 240.18 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.17x = 15,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361.91/160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.91

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