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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 240.80 and 64.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 240.80 and 64.42 is: 96.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 240.80 = 64.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/240.80 = 64.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 240.80 × 64.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 15,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512.34/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.57

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