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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 241.33 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 241.33 and 64.64 is: 96.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 241.33 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/241.33 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 241.33 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 15,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599.57/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.98

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