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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 241.25 and 64.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 241.25 and 64.63 is: 96.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 241.25 = 64.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/241.25 = 64.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 241.25 × 64.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 15,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,591.99/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.96

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