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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 241.14 and 63.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 241.14 and 63.24 is: 94.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 241.14 = 63.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/241.14 = 63.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 241.14 × 63.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 15,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249.69/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.87

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