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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 241.16 and 63.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 241.16 and 63.32 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 241.16 = 63.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/241.16 = 63.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 241.16 × 63.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 15,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268.73/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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