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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 241.41 and 64.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 241.41 and 64.73 is: 97.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 241.41 = 64.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/241.41 = 64.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 241.41 × 64.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 15,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627.32/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.15

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