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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 241.06 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 241.06 and 64.50 is: 96.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 241.06 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/241.06 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 241.06 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 15,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548.37/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.74

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