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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 241.11 and 63.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 241.11 and 63.22 is: 94.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 241.11 = 63.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/241.11 = 63.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 241.11 × 63.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 15,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242.97/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.79

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