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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 240.64 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 240.64 and 96.25 is: 144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 240.64 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/240.64 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 240.64 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 23,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161.60/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.35

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