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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.67, 241.01 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.67, 241.01 and 96.50 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.67 : 241.01 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.67/241.01 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.67x = 241.01 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.67x = 23,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257.47/160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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