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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.54, 240.96 and 64.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.54, 240.96 and 64.36 is: 96.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.54 : 240.96 = 64.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.54/240.96 = 64.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.54x = 240.96 × 64.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.54x = 15,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508.19/160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.60

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