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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.98 and 63.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.98 and 63.17 is: 94.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.98 = 63.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.98 = 63.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.98 × 63.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 15,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221.19/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.76

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