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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 240.30 and 62.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 240.30 and 62.74 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 240.30 = 62.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/240.30 = 62.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 240.30 × 62.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 15,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,076.42/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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