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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.69, 242.53 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.69, 242.53 and 53.48 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.69 : 242.53 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.69/242.53 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.69x = 242.53 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.69x = 12,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970.50/161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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