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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 240.27 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 240.27 and 62.70 is: 94.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 240.27 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/240.27 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 240.27 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 15,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064.93/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.02

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