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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 242.33 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 242.33 and 80.43 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 242.33 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/242.33 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 242.33 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 19,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490.20/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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