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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 240.98 and 63.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 240.98 and 63.18 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 240.98 = 63.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/240.98 = 63.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 240.98 × 63.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 15,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225.12/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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