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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 242.37 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 242.37 and 80.43 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 242.37 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/242.37 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 242.37 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 19,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493.82/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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