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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 240.67 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 240.67 and 63 is: 94.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 240.67 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/240.67 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 240.67 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 15,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162.21/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.46

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