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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 241.90 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 241.90 and 80.17 is: 120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 241.90 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/241.90 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 241.90 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 19,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392.32/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.14

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