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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 242.66 and 79.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 242.66 and 79.54 is: 119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 242.66 = 79.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/242.66 = 79.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 242.66 × 79.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 19,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.77/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.34

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