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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 240.57 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 240.57 and 64.14 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 240.57 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/240.57 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 240.57 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 15,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430.16/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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