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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.06 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.06 and 80.33 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.06 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.06 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.06 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 19,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,443.07/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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