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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 161.84 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 161.84 and 80.44 is: 110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 161.84 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/161.84 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 161.84 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 13,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018.21/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.95

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