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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.58, 240.91 and 63.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.58, 240.91 and 63.11 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.58 : 240.91 = 63.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.58/240.91 = 63.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.58x = 240.91 × 63.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.58x = 15,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204.27/160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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