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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 240.81 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 240.81 and 64.51 is: 96.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 240.81 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/240.81 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 240.81 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 15,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534.65/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.71

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