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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 241.38 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 241.38 and 63.48 is: 95.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 241.38 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/241.38 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 241.38 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 15,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,323.71/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.19

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