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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.84, 241.32 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.84, 241.32 and 64.64 is: 96.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.84 : 241.32 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.84/241.32 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.84x = 241.32 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.84x = 15,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,598.92/160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.98

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