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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 241.80 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 241.80 and 53 is: 79.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 241.80 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/241.80 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 241.80 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 12,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,815.40/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.52

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