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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 240.30 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 240.30 and 64 is: 95.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 240.30 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/240.30 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 240.30 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 15,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,379.20/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.98

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