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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 241.40 and 63.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 241.40 and 63.47 is: 95.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 241.40 = 63.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/241.40 = 63.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 241.40 × 63.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 15,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322.42/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.20

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