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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 240.90 and 64.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 240.90 and 64.58 is: 96.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 240.90 = 64.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/240.90 = 64.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 240.90 × 64.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 15,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,557.32/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.81

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