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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 241.75 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 241.75 and 80.22 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 241.75 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/241.75 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 241.75 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 19,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393.19/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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