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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 242.35 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 242.35 and 80.69 is: 120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 242.35 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/242.35 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 242.35 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 19,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553.81/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.87

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