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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 241.49 and 64.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 241.49 and 64.78 is: 97.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 241.49 = 64.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/241.49 = 64.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 241.49 × 64.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 15,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643.94/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.19

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