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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 241.03 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 241.03 and 64.47 is: 96.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 241.03 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/241.03 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 241.03 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 15,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539.20/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.72

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