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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 242.70 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 242.70 and 80.56 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 242.70 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/242.70 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 242.70 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 19,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551.91/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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