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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.29, 241.92 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.29, 241.92 and 80.19 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.29 : 241.92 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.29/241.92 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.29x = 241.92 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.29x = 19,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,399.56/161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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