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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 240.60 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 240.60 and 64.13 is: 96.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 240.60 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/240.60 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 240.60 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 15,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428.72/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.24

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