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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.80 and 64.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.80 and 64.32 is: 96.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.80 = 64.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.80 = 64.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.80 × 64.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 15,488.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488.26/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.42

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