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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 241.68 and 63.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 241.68 and 63.64 is: 95.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 241.68 = 63.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/241.68 = 63.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 241.68 × 63.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 15,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380.52/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.45

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