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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 242.42 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 242.42 and 53.44 is: 80.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 242.42 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/242.42 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 242.42 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 12,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954.92/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.13

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